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BMW 123

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LS08 YEUMOT history

LS08 YEU is a black diesel BMW 123 first used on 28 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LS08 YEU black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
121,859 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 YEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
123
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 YEU was last recorded at 121,859 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 8,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,687 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,172 miles
Average per year
5,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,859 miles
  • 2025 – 113,687 miles
  • 2024 – 108,711 miles
  • 2023 – 106,658 miles
  • 2022 – 104,697 miles
  • 2021 – 102,033 miles
  • 2020 – 96,768 miles
  • 2019 – 93,012 miles
  • 2018 – 88,943 miles
  • 2017 – 84,847 miles
  • 2016 – 79,703 miles
  • 2015 – 73,720 miles
  • 2014 – 69,371 miles
  • 2013 – 61,161 miles
  • 2012 – 53,293 miles
  • 2011 – 37,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,859 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All of subframe corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp light intensity slightly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,859 miles (+8,172)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    121,859 miles
    Test number
    120329291283
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  2. Pass113,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,687 miles
    Test number
    892412572657
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All of subframe corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail113,687 miles (+4,976)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,687 miles
    Test number
    918502022508
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All of subframe corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass108,711 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    108,711 miles
    Test number
    932798603638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Fail108,710 miles (+2,052)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,710 miles
    Test number
    797544231277
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Pass106,658 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,658 miles
    Test number
    658785843396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate lamp light intensity slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail106,648 miles (+1,951)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,648 miles
    Test number
    458419670969
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate lamp light intensity slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass104,697 miles (+2,664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,697 miles
    Test number
    671690357660
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass102,033 miles (+5,265)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,033 miles
    Test number
    561130953652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass96,768 miles (+3,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,768 miles
    Test number
    939835475973
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass93,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,012 miles
    Test number
    599135660310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,012 miles (+4,069)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,012 miles
    Test number
    893268160966
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass88,943 miles (+4,096)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,943 miles
    Test number
    927600742979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,847 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    84,847 miles
    Test number
    762909453001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,703 miles (+5,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    766494951335
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass73,720 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,720 miles
    Test number
    429010435037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,371 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,371 miles
    Test number
    636326314011
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail69,371 miles (+8,210)3 dangerous2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,371 miles
    Test number
    659524014053
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  19. Pass61,161 miles (+7,868)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,161 miles
    Test number
    705000043083
    • NoteDifferent Tyre size front to rear
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass53,293 miles (+15,326)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,293 miles
    Test number
    399138002113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,967 miles
    Test number
    928127991040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 YEU

Does LS08 YEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 YEU is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 YEU?
The MOT on LS08 YEU is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 YEU done?
LS08 YEU was recorded at 121,859 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,636 miles a year.
Has LS08 YEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 YEU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS08 YEU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS08 YEU find?
LS08 YEU passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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